5 d. ago Hongkongers warned hail, squally thunderstorms and gusts may affect city

‘An area of intense thundery showers to the west of the Pearl River [Delta] is gradually edging closer to Hong Kong,’ forecaster says.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm alert as forecaster warns of hail

Violent gusts of about 100km/h to 110km/h were recorded at Cheung Chau and Lau Fau Shan, forecaster says.

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5 d. ago Hail spotted in Tai Po as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm alert

Violent gusts of about 100km/h to 110km/h recorded at Cheung Chau and Lau Fau Shan, forecaster says.

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5 d. ago Narrow escape for Hong Kong platform worker left swinging in strong wind

Video clip shows gondola swinging in strong wind in Tin Shui Wai as worker grips onto railings and ropes in lashing rain.

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1 week ago Hongkongers warned of norovirus infection risk when travelling to Japan

Gastroenteritis cases have surged in Japan after infections linked to contaminated food, including strawberry daifuku, authorities say.

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2 w. ago Temperatures dip below 12 degrees Celsius as Hongkongers warned of further drops

‘It is expected that the temperatures will drop further [on Thursday] night and [Friday] morning,’ Observatory says.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong issues cold weather warning with temperatures set to dip again

Cold weather expected to set in on Thursday night and persist into the following morning.

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3 w. ago Hongkongers warned against Perrin Vermot raw milk cheese amid E coli concerns

Centre for Food Safety issues recall notice for batch of Morbier Jean Perrin 1/4 x 2 imported from France with a best-before date of March 15.

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3 w. ago Are Hongkongers allowed to clip nails on buses? Viral video sparks warning

Transport union official says uncooperative passengers may be forced off buses and commuters should avoid ‘unconventional’ behaviour.

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